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Sansevieria, which is native to Africa, is commonly called the snake plant, because of the shape of its leaves, or mother-in-law’s tongue because of their sharpness. It forms dense stands, spreading by way of its creeping roots. Its stiff sword-shaped leaves grow vertically from a basal rosette. Leaves are banded yellow on either side with a deep green, lightly banded center. Mature leaves are dark green with light gray-green cross-banding. It is grown for the hemp-like fiber in the leaves, which is called bowstring hemp. The grow small greenish-white flowers on spikes but are attractive due to their foliage.They tolerate low light conditions and are very drought tolerant. They are propagated by division of roots at anytime of the year.
Dimensions of Potted Plant: L x B x H ~ 6″ x 6″ x 6″
Growth Medium: Cocopeat
Pot Description: Round Plastic Pot
Basic Care Guide
Sansevieria are low light and and neglect tolerant plants which are very easy to maintain.
Light: Indirect sunlight
Water: Once a week
Feed: General purpose fertilizer once a month
Common Names
Snake Plant, Mother-in-law’s tongue, Mother-in-law’s Nose, Viper’s Bowstring Hemp
Botanical Name
Sansevieria trifasciata, Sansevieria Laurentii
Native Region
Africa Family
Asparagaceae
The Sansevieria Whitney, is a unique snake plant that has variegated bands on its edges
Attractive plants for pot culture that are very durable to a wide range of conditions
Ideal plant for a green gift that releases oxygen at night
Diameter of pot: 4″
